First Time, D

Hello family and friends, this is my first time writing something on Fred's blog, I'm not the writer of the family, Fred is much more eloquent then I am so bare with me...To say what Fred is going through right now is tough is putting it mildly. Each day brings a new challenge for him as well as our family, we weren't expecting it to get rough so fast. The philosophy of our family since Fred's diagnosis has been "to wake up each day and Live!"easier said then done I know, but we will not give up. I believe that Fred will kick this cancers butt with every part of my being, it's just watching him go through so much to get there that hurts. I can't begin to tell you how much your kindness and prayers help our family, you-all know who you are so thank you with all my heart. Fred has begun using his feeding tube, it has become very difficult to swallow, let alone taste food. His neck became swollen with what we now know is an infection, he is on antibiotics for that as well as many other meds to combat the side effects of treatment. We go this Tuesday for the second chemo treatment, so he is almost half way done! The green bands in this picture were designed by Ande N. for her uncle Steve who sadly lost his battle with tongue cancer. The inscription on the band says "courage without a roar"TC. Fred and I wear them proudly in memory of Steve and also for Freds battle with Tongue Cancer. Any family member or friend if you wish to do the same let us know, kindly Ande N. and Katie W. have supplied us with the bands to pass on...Thank you A & K! That's all for now, I'm off to Wegmans in search of something that Fred might actually taste, were trying Lobster today, keep your fingers crossed! Love and :) Peace Dana